Commissioners approve Burger King and Starbucks development in Tīrau

Monday 13 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 13 Oct 2025, 4:14pm

Independent commissioners have granted resource consent for Tahua Properties Limited to build a Burger King and a Starbucks on State Highway 1 in Tīrau. Both outlets will feature drive-throughs. The decision follows significant public opposition regarding traffic, noise, and the impact on the town's character.

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1. The Post via Waikato TimesMon 13 Oct 2025, 1:26pm

   Tīrau bows to the Burger King, and Starbucks’ coming too (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldMon 13 Oct 2025, 3:09pm

   Waikato: Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King development gets resource consent with conditions (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 13 Oct 2025, 4:14pm

   Small Waikato town to get Burger King and Starbucks despite local opposition (opens in new tab)